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Artist Call-Out | Final Exhibition at Battersea Arts Centre

We Art Wandsworth is a borough-wide visual arts exhibition celebrating the people, places, stories and spirit of Wandsworth.

Developed as a celebratory visual arts programme for Wandsworth’s year as London Borough of Culture 2025, We Art Wandsworth places visual arts centre stage — creating opportunities to create, connect and celebrate our diverse borough through art.

This final exhibition marks the culmination of the We Art Wandsworth programme and will take place at Battersea Arts Centre, bringing together artists living and working across the borough.

No commission is taken on sales, and artists retain 100% of the sale price of their work.

Exhibition Details

Venue: Battersea Arts Centre
Exhibition dates: 17–30 March 2026
Delivery of work: 15–16 March 2026

Theme: We heArt Wandsworth

We heArt Wandsworth is an open and inclusive theme, intentionally broad and open to interpretation. Artists are invited to reflect on their personal connection to Wandsworth — how the borough is experienced, remembered, and lived.

Submissions may explore (but are not limited to):

• Local places and neighbourhoods
  Streets, landmarks, housing estates, commons, riverside views and everyday environments.
• Everyday moments
  The routines, gestures and small details that make Wandsworth feel like home.
• Community and culture
  People, traditions, diversity, shared histories and lived experiences.
• Nature and environment
  Parks, green spaces, the river, wildlife and changing landscapes across the borough.
• Personal experiences
  What Wandsworth means to you, and why you live or work here.

Who Can Apply

• Artists living or working in the London Borough of Wandsworth
• Emerging and established artists are welcome
• Individual submissions only (no collectives for this exhibition)

Eligible Media

All original visual art media are eligible, including:

• Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolour, egg tempera, etc.)
• Drawing and mixed media
• Textiles and fibre-based work
• Printmaking (linocut, etching, engraving, lithography, screen print)
• Sculpture and pottery

Please note:

• Giclée and digital reproductions are not accepted
• The emphasis is on original work

Size Restrictions

Due to space limitations, the following size restrictions apply:

2D Work

• Maximum size: 84 cm (33 inches) on the longest side
• Remaining side must be proportionally smaller
• Artwork MUST be ready to hang

Some 2D works may be displayed digitally if space is limited. Digital projections will be shown above the main staircase.

3D Work (Sculpture / Pottery)

• Maximum size: 60 cm (H) × 30 cm diameter

Space for 3D work is more limited than for 2D submissions.

Number of Entries & Fees

• Artists may submit up to two works
• Entry fee:
  • £20 for one work
  • £25 for two works (maximum of two submissions per artist)
• Each successful applicant will receive:
  • An entry in the exhibition catalogue

How to Apply

Applications must be made online.

Submission Deadline

23 February 2026

Image Requirements

• One High-quality JPEG file
• Maximum file size: 5MB per image
• Images should be suitable for digital display

For 3D work:

• Please submit at least four images showing the work from different angles
• For flat objects (e.g. plates), two images are sufficient

File Naming Format

Please name image files using the following format:

FirstnameLastname – artworktitle – medium – dimensions – price

Example:
JaneDodd–BlueSkies–OilOnCanvas–60cmx70cm–£550

Artwork Information Required

For each submission, please include:

• Artist name
• Email address
• Artwork title
• Medium
• Dimensions (in cm, framed if applicable)
• Price
• Website (if applicable)
• Social media handle(s) (if applicable)

Selection Process

• All works will be selected by the exhibition committee
• Artists will be notified within one week of the submission deadline
• Where multiple works are submitted, artists will be informed which work(s) have been selected

Presentation & Hanging Requirements

• All work must be ready for hanging
• Clip frames and metallic frames are not permitted

Sales & Commission

No commission will be taken on sales.
Artists will retain 100% of the sale price of their work.

Artists are responsible for organising payment directly with buyers. A sales record book will be available during the exhibition to support this process.

Exhibition Supervision & Rota

The exhibition will operate on a rota system, with artists expected to either:

• be present during agreed times, or
• appoint a representative to attend on their behalf.

While there will be overall supervision in place during opening hours, the exhibition is volunteer-led, and We Art Wandsworth and Battersea Arts Centre cannot provide individual supervision of artworks. Artists are responsible for the care and monitoring of their own work during the exhibition period.

Marketing & Promotion

We Art Wandsworth will promote the artists and the exhibition through:

• Digital marketing
• Posters and printed materials
• Press releases

Artists are expected to:

• Promote the exhibition through their own social media channels
• Share via email and networks where possible

Insurance

While every effort will be made to handle artworks with care, Battersea Arts Centre and We Art Wandsworth cannot be held responsible for loss or damage.

Artists are advised to ensure their work is covered by their own insurance.